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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Strether feel he has been sent to Paris?
(a) To save Chad.
(b) For a heist.
(c) On business.
(d) To find a spouse.

2. On what day does Madame de Vionnet ask Strether to call?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Friday.

3. What does Madame de Vionnet tell Strether in Book 9?
(a) That no man could be kinder than he is to her.
(b) That he is one of the most intelligent men she knows.
(c) That she thinks he should return to America.
(d) That she finds him irresistibly attractive.

4. What does Miss Gostrey say is Strether's failure?
(a) The failure to save money.
(b) The failure to watch his weight.
(c) The failure to speak French.
(d) The failure to enjoy.

5. Where does Strether go in the beginning of Book 7?
(a) Champs Élysées.
(b) Notre Dame cathedral.
(c) La Palace.
(d) Saint-Goustin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Strether thinking concerning Jim?

2. Why does Miss Gostrey suspect that Waymarsh is uncomfortable during their walk?

3. What does Waymarsh think of Europe?

4. Where does Miss Gostrey meet Bilham?

5. What does Jim think about his wife?

(see the answer key)

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